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Department for Transport: Public Relations

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 30 June 2026UIN 13237

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which arm's length bodies and other bodies sponsored by his Department currently hold contracts with public affairs, lobbying or government relations consultancies; and what the value and purpose of each such contract is.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

In line with transparency requirements, details of all contracts awarded by the Department and its arm’s length bodies above the relevant thresholds are published on the Government’s Contracts Finder service or Find a Tender Service. This includes information on the value and purpose of each contract.”

The information requested is publicly available and can be accessed on Contracts Finder (https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search and/or Find a Tender (Find a Tender) by searching for individual organisations or relevant services.

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